Lead Application Development Engineer

$98,900 - $183,100/Yr

Centene - Madison, WI

Full-time - Mid Level

Madison, WI

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Lead Application Development Engineer at Centene Corporation is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing complex Front-End enterprise software solutions. This role involves collaboration with various technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure that application products and services are delivered effectively, meeting business needs and enhancing customer value. The position also includes overseeing application support activities and managing people and technology changes within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement complex Front-End enterprise software solutions.
• Collaborate with data modelers, architects, business analysts, data stewards, and SMEs for technical analysis and development.
• Lead projects focused on Front-End development of application products and services delivery.
• Ensure multiple products and services work together to meet business needs.
• Cultivate and disseminate knowledge of application-usage best practices.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture on data and application architecture delivery.
• Construct testing and implementation strategies with operational and build teams.
• Inform on product and services delivery progress in relation to application delivery.
• Oversee tier 3 application support activities, including upgrades and patches.
• Participate in risk identification and evaluation activities.
• Manage people and technology changes, ensuring stakeholder communication.
• Facilitate people management and resourcing, including staff reviews and training.
• Serve as a technical adviser to management regarding system requirements.
• Create conceptual and detailed technical design documents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science).
• 5 - 7 years of related experience or equivalent experience reflecting the level of this position.
• Proficiency in Node.js, React.js, and API knowledge.

Nice-to-haves

• Intermediate knowledge in specialty areas.
• Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate analytical skills.
• Demonstrated project management skills and accuracy under pressure.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with upper management.
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
• Possesses technical aptitude.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health insurance
• 401K and stock purchase plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off plus holidays
• Flexible work schedules (remote, hybrid, field, or office)